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Regular Meeting

South Orange-Maplewood

Board of Education

September 22, 2014

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of South Orange-Maplewood was

held in the District Meeting Room at the Administration Building, 525

Academy Street, Maplewood, New Jersey, on September 22, 2014.

Board President Elizabeth Daugherty called the meeting to order at 7:35

p.m.

Adequate written notice of this meeting of the South Orange-Maplewood

Board of Education was sent to the Township and Village Clerks, the

Libraries, The Star Ledger, the News Record and all schools.

ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Daugherty, Mr. Eastman, Dr.

Gaudelli, Ms. Karriem, Ms. Kritzberg, Mrs. Lawson-

Muhammad, Ms. Pai, Mrs. Wren-Hardin, Mrs. Wright

Absent: None

9 VOTING MEMBERS AND ONE STUDENT

REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Daugherty declared the minutes of the Executive and Public Sessions

of August 25, 2014 and Public Special Session on September 3, 2014

approved as presented.

SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY UPDATE

Mr. Memoli read a letter from himself and Elizabeth Aaron (dated 9/18/14)

regarding the arrest of teacher at CHS [letter on file in Board

Secretary’s Office].

In addition, a second letter went to the community 9/21/14 with an update

of what is being done in the school and in the district, including that:

We are fully cooperating with the prosecutor’s office.

We are providing ongoing access to school and outside supports –

including the CHS administrative team, guidance counselors, student

assistance counselors, school social workers, teachers, and our

employee assistance program, CONCERN.

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We are keeping lines of communication open between parents, students,

teachers, administrators, guidance staff, counselors, and social

workers.

We are addressing individual concerns as they arise.

We are focusing on the essential work of teaching and learning,

building a sense of community, and deeply engaging students in

developing their academic and extracurricular talents.

We also have retained a pre-eminent clinical psychologist who will

assist us in providing support to our students and school community

We also encouraged families to talk to their children, and provided

resources to help families support their children.

Mr. Memoli thanks staff for handling the matter professionally, while

always keeping students well-being in mind.

GOAL 1

The first day of school opened smoothly, thanks to the dedicated

efforts of teachers and administrators to prepare for the new year, the

incredible helpfulness of parent volunteers, and the great attitude of

students.

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program continues to roll

out at the middle schools. Seventh grade classes are now using the IB

Unit Plan structure with a greater focus on inquiry, and organized

around the IB Learner Profile and Areas of Interaction.

The District’s new iStep (In School Therapeutic Education Program) is

off to a strong start, with 13 students currently participating. iStep

replaces the Effective School Solutions program at Maplewood Middle

School. ESS continues to provide therapeutic services at Columbia High

School for students who need this level of support in order to be able

to take advantage of all that Columbia High School offers.

GOAL 2

On September 2nd, every teacher in SOMSD was engaged in targeted

professional development for their subject, department and age

group. Topics ranged from PARCC Readiness to Chromebook Usage to

Coding to Amplify Math to Approaches to Learning in the 21st

Century. Many thanks to the supervisors and teachers who led

workshops to help us more effectively serve our students in the

coming year.

Special education staff and administrators received updates based on

the New Jersey Department of Education’s Special Education

Settlement.

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All staff has been notified of the Professional Development Plan

requirement and Student Growth Objective requirement. Supervisors

and principals are working with staff to complete these documents.

GOAL 3

Back to School Nights have taken place at both Maplewood and

South Orange Middle Schools, and at Marshall and South Mountain

Elementary Schools. Back to School Nights will take place at the

remaining 5 schools in the coming weeks.

PTA and HSA presidents and communications chairs met with the

Director of Strategic Communications to discuss ways to partner

to keep the parent community informed of events and

accomplishments within the district, and engaged in supporting

their children’s school experiences.

Welcome letters providing an overview of the curriculum and

additional learning opportunities available at each elementary

grade level were sent home with teacher-assignment letters.

Families of 6th graders have received instructions on setting up

their PowerSchool GradeBook accounts. PowerSchool GradeBook is

an invaluable tool for monitoring students’ progress, and

families are encouraged to use it at.

GOAL 4

The budget process for 2014-2015 has already begun and continues

tonight with discussion of budget analyses requested by the Board.

A health care task force is being created to look at health care

alternatives. The first meeting of the task force is scheduled for

next week and will meet over the next few months to review health

care options available.

We have dealt with a few facility-related issues since school

opening, all part of the regular maintenance of the buildings. Due

to a burst pipe at South Mountain Annex, all Annex students and

staff have relocated to “The Big School” this week. Documentation of

the emergency situation has been submitted to the county and a

resolution to approve emergency services is on the agenda for this

evening.

The District Administrative Team received a security update at its

meeting last week, including the current status of district

projects, a review of required security drills, an update on

training, and the schedule of meetings for the District Emergency

Management Committee for the 2014-2015 school year.

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UPDATE ON THE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS

Mrs. Daugherty states that the survey closes this month. Two additional

focus group dates are scheduled. 640 surveys have been received to date

and approximately 200 participants in the focus groups thus far. October

13th the Board will meet with the search firm to determine search

criteria. It will be determined by November 10th which candidates to

bring in for the first round of interviews to be held in December.

Finalists will be determined after the new Board Members are in place.

HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS

Name Topic

June Henry-Williams Concerned for the safety of her daughter who has

South Orange resident been bullied and assaulted at CHS. Disappointed by

response of CHS administration and teachers.

Phil Stern offered to speak with Ms. Henry-Williams in a non-public

session.

Dr. Dione Williams Spoke about the culture in our schools as one

Maplewood resident where students do not feel safe. Need a program

where children can be mentored and have someone

to speak to.

ITEM FOR ACTION MOVED FORWARD

MOTION made by Mrs. Wren-Hardin, seconded by Dr. Gaudelli, that the Board

of Education approves the following:

3188A. RESIGNATION

NAME ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE DATE

Ferretti,

Susan

T Art

TUS/SMA - .2 FTE

9/12/14

3188B. APPOINTMENTS

NAME ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE

DATE

ANNUAL

SALARY

Adams,

Jerrill

Principal

MM – 1.0 FTE

9/23/14

6/30/15

$126,822

Brown,

Louis

Assistant Principal

MM – 1.0 FTE

10/1/14

6/30/15

$136,234

Maletta-Spiegel,

Michele

T Art

TUS/SMA - .2 FTE

9/18/14

6/30/15

$10,074*

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3188C. APPOINTMENT OF LEAVE REPLACEMENT STAFF


DATE

ANNUAL

SALARY

Alstrom,

Maxine

T Music

CLIN – 1.0 FTE

9/22/14

6/30/15

$49,809*

Weber,

Megan

T SPED/INC GR 3

CLIN – 1.0 FTE

9/9/14

12/15/14

$44,577*

3188D. CHANGE IN START DATE

NAME ASSIGNMENT OLD START DATE NEW START DATE

DelGuercio,

Andrea

Asst. Business

Administrator

DIST – 1.0 FTE

10/27/14

6/30/15

11/3/14

6/30/15

Scalfaro

Kelsey

4th Grade Teacher

CLIN – 1.0 FTE

11/1/14

6/30/15

9/29/14

6/30/15

3188E. SUSPENSION

NAME EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY

Employee #2309 9/15/14 w/Pay

3188F. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

NAME ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE DATE

Russoniello,

Miriam

T SPED

CHS – 1.0 FTE

10/1/14-11/11/14

(Unpaid FMLA)

Scates,

Jennifer

2nd Grade Teacher

MAR

1.0 FTE

9/1/14-10/15/14

(Paid Maternity Leave)

10/16/14-11/26/14

(Unpaid FMLA)

3188G. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS


DATE

ADJUSTMENT ACTUAL

SALARY

Barry,

Susan

T Lang. Arts

MM – 1.1 FTE

9/2/14

6/30/15

+$9,087 $102,995

Boni,

Jeffrey

T SS

CHS – 1.2 FTE

9/18/14

6/30/15

+$17,018 $102,108

Karis,

Katerina

T SS

SOM – 1.1 FTE

9/2/14

6/30/15

+$7,455 $82,007

Stornetta,

W. Scott

T Math

CHS – 1.08 FTE

9/2/14

6/30/15

+$6,764.16 $91,316

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3188H. STIPENDS


DATE

SALARY

Appenzoller,

Paula

Safety Patrol

SM – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

Bell-Salvas,

Christine

Safety Patrol

SMA – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

Aguirre,

Arlene

Bus Duty

CLIN – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

Dalzell,

Elizabeth

Student Activities

CHS - .5 FTE

Student Council

CHS - .5 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

9/1/14

6/30/15

-$2,483

-$2,916

DeVomecourt,

Courtney

Bus Duty

SMA – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

Edelman,

Hannah

Student Activities

CHS – 1.0 FTE

Student Council

CHS – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

12/31/14

9/1/14

12/31/14

$4,966

$5,832

Fearon,

Katherine

Bus Duty

CLIN – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

Freede,

Jordyn

Safety Patrol

CLIN – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

Jones,

Kathy

Bus Duty

SM - .6 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$2,032

Kaesshaefer,

Jeffrey

Bus Duty

SM - .65 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/14

$2,201

Konzelman,

Allyson

Bus Duty

MAR – .5 FTE

Bus Duty

MAR - .25 FTE

9/1/14

11/26/14

12/1/14

6/30/15

$1,693

$846.50

Lehman,

James

Safety Patrol

CLIN – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

Paradiso,

Gerald

Intramural (Fall, Winter &

Spring)

SOM – .5 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$4,797

Scates,

Jennifer

Bus Duty

MAR - .25 FTE

Bus Duty

MAR - .25 FTE

9/1/14

11/26/14

12/1/14

6/30/15

-$846.50

$846.50

Shannon,

Robert

Intramural (Fall, Winter &

Spring)

SOM - .5 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$4,797

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Tait,

Richard

Bus Duty

SM - .65 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$2,201

Treitler,

Nina

Bus Duty

SMA - .5 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$1,693

Visotsky,

William

Bus Duty

JEFF – 2.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$6,772

Wiggins,

Ebony

Bus Duty

SM - .1 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$338

Wolff,

John

Safety Patrol

JEFF – 1.0 FTE

9/1/14

6/30/15

$3,386

ROLL CALL: Motion 3188A,F-H passed. YES: 8, NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 (Mrs.

Wright)

Motion 3188B-E passed. YES: Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Daugherty, Mr.

Eastman, Dr. Gaudelli, Ms. Karriem, Mrs. Lawson-Muhammad, Ms.

Pai, Mrs. Wren-Hardin

NO: none. ABSTAIN: Mrs. Wright

Mr. Memoli introduced Jerrill Adams, Principal of Maplewood Middle School.

Mr. Adams thanked the Board of Education for the opportunity and is

looking forward to being part of the community.

DISCUSSION

NJ ASK PERFORMANCE RESULTS – Mr. Roth

Mr. Roth presented the performance results:

• Over the last 5 years standardized test results improved and gaps

were reduced across the board.

• The data shows Math results in grade 3-5 declined over the last 2

years while Language Arts continued to improve.

• The data shows Language Arts results in grade 6-8 were flat while

Math continued to improve.

[Presentation on file in Board Secretary’s Office]

Ms. Grierson discussed the results and described the district initiatives

that address results. Board discussion followed including the following

points:

Need more math intervention for elementary students.

Need to align math with requirements for PARCC.

Need to track students’ individual growth to see that students are

getting appropriate intervention.

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Are teachers getting the professional development they need?

Need to get input from teacher – they are a wealth of knowledge and

we need to listen to them.

FOCUS SCHOOLS UPDATE – Ms. Grierson

Improvement plans have been approved for South Orange Middle, Maplewood

Middle and Clinton School. The goal is to meet performance targets three

years in a row. Two schools have met two years in a row. We don’t know

how the state will address the changes in assessments.

BOARD GOALS 2014-15 – Mrs. Daugherty

District Goals were reviewed. Ms. Pai reviewed changes to goal number 8

about community outreach and communication.

Discussed plans for Board professional development on cultural competency.

Board expects to vote on board goals in October.

GIFTED AND TALENTED UPDATE – Ms. Grierson

Ms. Grierson gave an update on the gifted and talented program. Options

being explored include but not limited to, online options, accelerated

learning and flexible pacing. Multiple screenings would be used to

identify students to eliminate any areas that may be seen as bias. The

goal is to give staff opportunities for input and to hold forums to engage

parents.

Discussion included the following:

Can we move forward or do we need to wait for a new superintendent

to be in place?

Need for personalized education for every student not segregate

students.

How does gifted and talented tie into curriculum in the regular

classroom?

Need to be able to identify students who need acceleration. This is

about academic intervention for gifted students.

HIB – SELF ASSESSMENT REPORT – Mr. Stern

Mr. Stern presented results of the self-assessment. Each district and

each school within the district is required to complete a self-assessment.

Every school stayed constant or improved since last year. HIB matters are

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typically resolved in days but letter to parents can take months and

modifications to the process will be recommended both in the District and

to the state. [Presentation on file in Board Secretary’s office].

STUDENT LIASON UPDATE – Ms. Kritzberg

First report of 2014-2015 school year. Many students are pleased and felt

welcomed by the new CHS administration. Students are looking forward to

giving input on superintendent search.

POLICY 5511

Ms. Kritzberg is very involved in the update to policy 5511 on dressing

and grooming. Mrs. Daughtery pointed out the language added to the policy

regarding a dress code that includes minimal impact on students’ self-

expression and should be done without bias to gender. Board policy is

broad; the interpretive language at the school level is in handbooks

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE – Ms. Grierson

Ms. Grierson thanked all staff for a successful summer program. Over

1,400 students spent time in our schools this summer in a variety of

programs:

Transitions – Bridge to success transitioning 9th grade students to

Biology, Language arts, Algebra and study skills. Welcome to Middle

School introduced transitioning 6th grade students to strategies for

middle school success.

Summer Step Up - Middle School Math Rising 6th graders who missed a higher math placement by a small margin were invited to participate.

Families could also request to have their student participate. High

School Math Summer step up courses provide students with an

opportunity to qualify to advance to the next math level.

Academic Advancement - Summer academy courses provide high

performing students with an opportunity to complete an additional

year of math, enabling them to reach AP Calculus or another level of

Calculus by their senior year.

Academic Support - Provide elementary, middle and high school

students with support in reading and math.

Credit Recovery - Opportunity for students who failed a course

during the school year to re-take the course. Offerings included US

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History I and US History II, World History, Physics, Geometry,

Algebra, and Physical Education.

ELL – 20 of the Districts eligible ELL students participated in

daily English language development instruction designed to increase

students’ background knowledge and vocabulary, as well as to

strengthen reading, writing and conversation skills.

Extended School Year - The Extended School Year program is for

students with IEPs who have difficulty with sustained learning and

social skills.

New “FAST” Program - From July 17-August 7, students were offered

“Flexible Academic Support Time” from teachers on summer math

packets, writing assignments, AP assignments and other high school

work.

Goals for next year’s summer program include:

Assess the quality and impact of programs and prioritize programs to

offer next year.

Identify and invite potential participants earlier.

Explore offering step up and other classes to additional families

for a fee.

Explore expanding the new initiatives which provided targeted and

flexible support for students.

[Presentation on file in Board Secretary’s office].

Ms. Kritzberg left at 10:17 pm

9 board members present

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT – Mrs. Schneider

Mrs. Schneider discussed the emergency management program and updates that

took place over the summer. Mrs. Schneider also discussed program

assessments under consideration. Board members suggested that additional

assessments may not be necessary but we should make sure protocols are in

place and followed.

2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR – Mr. Memoli

Feedback from SOMEA, ASCA and PTA’s include changes to spring break and

other school closing dates to end the school year earlier. Board

discussion included:

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Developing guidelines for future calendar development.

Additional day for Memorial Day to be give back day.

April break to coincide with Good Friday.

Consideration of standardized vacation days across districts.

REQUESTS FOR BUDGET ANALYSES – Ms. Lawson-Muhammad

1. Technology Investment

2. Montrose School

3. Enrollment changes and building capacity

4. Summer programming

5. Gifted and Talented

6. Healthcare

a. Review of alternative health insurance options.

b. Budgetary implications of statutory employee

contributions and the impact of the Affordable Care Act.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Equity and Excellence – Dr. Gaudelli

Reviewed NJ ASK scores, gifted and talented, IB presentation, summer

curriculum projects and summer classes.

Policy and Monitoring – Mrs. Daugherty

Committee looked at board goals to add cultural competency and discussed

the annual hiring reports to include a new milestone for viable candidates

of color. Also discussed the state of the district report and recommend

it be a written report this year.

Communications and Outreach – Ms. Pai

Discussed board goal language, the superintendent search and a phased

approach for updating the website. Also discussed communications to

parents of transition students (5th to middle school and 8th to high

school)and outreach to parents on the gifted and talented program.

Committee agreed on adding a board liaison to president’s council. Ms.

Pai is interested in being the board liaison and Mrs. Wright is willing if

Ms. Pai is unable to.

Finance, Facilities and Technology – Mrs. Lawson-Muhammad

The committee discussed the items on this evening’s agenda and worked on

the committee work plan. The committee discussed a reasonable

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interpretation of the baseline budget date and additional analysis on debt

service.

POLICIES

Policy 5511 is the only policy on for first reading. The others are

second readings and no changes were made since the last meeting.

ITEMS FOR ACTION

MOTION made by Ms.Pai, seconded by Ms. Karriem, that the Board of

Education approve the following:

3189A. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

STATE CERTIFIED TEACHER

NAME INSTITUTION DATE DEGREE

Gordon,

Marci

Ohio State University 3/1974 BS

Grutta,

Ashley

Montclair State University 1/2014 BA

Porter,

Michael

Montclair State University 5/2012 BS

COLLEGE GRADUATE AND STATE SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE

NAME INSTITUTION DATE DEGREE

Adjei-Twum,

Stephanie

Rutgers University 5/2012 BS

Enaibe,

Bolisha

Morris Brown College 5/2001 BS

Lo,

Siu

Vassar College 5/2005 BA

Mack,

Janet

Argosy University 10/2010 MA

Stewart,

Ezra

Rutgers University 5/2010 BA

Wine,

Dylan

Vassar College 5/2013 BA

3189B. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

PAID AT A DAILY RATE OF $100

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Theodore Faison

3189C. APPOINTMENT OF OUT-OF-DISTRICT COACH FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

NAME ASSIGNMENT CONTRACT

YEAR

STIPEND BACKGROUND

Gurley,

Tyshon

Asst

Football

Coach

9/2014

11/2014

$5,969 Mr. Gurley is beginning

his 1st season as a

football coach. He holds

a NJ Substitute

Certificate.

Johnson,

Kiameer

Asst

Football

Coach

9/2014

11/2014

$5,969 Mr. Johnson is beginning

his 1st season as a

football coach. He holds

a NJ Substitute

Certificate.

Porter,

Michael

Asst Varsity

Field Hockey

Coach

9/2014

11/2014

$4,251 Mr. Porter is beginning

his 4th season as a field

hockey coach. He is

presently employed by

Newark Public Schools.

Reed,

Joseph

Asst

Football

Coach

9/2014

11/2014

$5,969 Mr. Reed is beginning his

1st season as football

coach. He holds a NJ

Substitute Certificate.

Russotto,

Peter

Boys Soccer

Head Coach

9/2014

11/2014

$5,969 Mr. Russotto is beginning

his 1st season as a soccer

coach. He holds a NJ

Substitute Certificate.

3189D. REAPPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHER(S) FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL

YEAR

COLLEGE GRADUATE AND COUNTY SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE

LAST NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE

Townsend Stacy BA

3190A. Approves the attached list of students who are scheduled to attend

Out-of-District tuition supported programs for the 2013- 2014

school year [list on file in Board Secretary’s office].

3190B. Approves the attached list of students who are scheduled to attend

Out-of-District tuition supported programs for the 2014-2015

extended school year [list on file in Board Secretary’s office].

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3190C. Approves the attached list of students who are scheduled to attend

Out-of-District tuition supported programs for the 2014- 2015

school year [list on file in Board Secretary’s office].

3191. Approves class field trips to the following destination(s):

American Labor Museum

Paterson, NJ

Hydroelectric Station Great

Falls

Paterson, NJ

Lambert Castle Paterson, NJ

Paterson Museum Paterson, NJ

Sheraton Hotel (MSAN

Conference)

Ypsilanti, MI

3192. Approve the school calendar for the 2015-2016 school year as

presented [on file in Board Secretary’s office].

3193. Approve the submission of the NJDOE Self-Assessment for Determining

Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights for the 2013-2014

school year.

3194. Adopt the following policy amendments:

2412 - Home Instruction Due to Health Condition

2417 – Student Intervention and Referral Services

2481 – Home or Out-of-School Instruction for a General Education

Student for Reasons Other Than a Temporary or Chronic Health

Condition

5610 – Suspension

5611 – Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 – Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees

[on file in Superintendent’s office]

3195A. Receives and accepts the following financial reports:

1. Board Secretary’s Report dated August 29, 2014

2. Expense Account Adjustment Analysis dated August 31, 2014

3. Revenue Account Adjustment Analysis dated August 31, 2014

4. Check Register #382845-383126 in the amount of $4,069,822.04

5 Check Register #200524-200525 in the amount of $2,298,604.96

6. Check Register #200526 for August payroll in the amount of

$1,283,892.84

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7. Treasurer’s Report of July 2014

3195B. Certify the Board Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report [signed

certification on file in Board Secretary’s Office].

3195C. Approves the attendance and related travel expenses for the

following work-related events:

EMPLOYEE WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE DATE Location Estima

ted

Cost

($’s)

Alan Levin

CHS

DOE NGSS MEETING 10/24/14 Jersey

City, NJ

20.00

Alan Levin

CHS

NJ Science Convention 10/14/14-

10/15/14

Princeton,

NJ

360.00

Amanda Buckley

CHS

NJ Science Convention

10/14/14-

10/15/14

Princeton,

NJ

218.00

Andrea

Schechter

MMS

Testing the Limits,

NJALC Conference

10/24/14 Princeton,

NJ

195.00

Ben Hershfield

CHS

NJ Science Convention 10/14/14 Princeton,

NJ

218.00

Catherine

Campbell

S. MTN

NJASL Library Conference 10/26/14 –

10/27/14

Long

Branch, NJ

185.00

Cheryl

Hernandez

CHS

NJAE Office

Professionals – Parading

to Success

11/6/14 Smithville,

NJ

119.00

Dana Rutkowski

SOMS

Intro to WJ-IV:

RIVERSIDE

10/24/14 Princeton,

NJ

217.00

Diane Grant

SOMS


NJ

218.00

Elizabeth Barry

Business Office

Excel Beyond the Basics 1/21/15 Edison, NJ 132.00

Elizabeth Barry

Business Office

Finance & Accounting for

Non-Financial People

10/8/14 Saddlebrook

, NJ

178.00

Gail Salomon

District

Testing the Limits,

NJALC Conference

10/24/14 Princeton,

NJ

165.00

Janice Ortiz

Transportation

North Meeting New Laws

CDL, and MVC update

10/3/14 Denville,

NJ

24.00

Janine Guida

Marshall


10/27/14

Long

Branch, NJ

185.00

Jennifer

Diegnan

Jefferson


10/27/14

Long

Branch, NJ

185.00

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Linda Abella

SOMS

NJ Science Convention 10/14/14-

10/15/14

Princeton,

NJ

218.00

Mara Rubin

CHS

The Role of Arts

Education in NJ

Education Reform

10/1/14 Monroe

Township,

NJ

175.00

Mary Mccourt

MMS

Make Your Mark 10/6/14-

10/7/14

Long

Branch, NJ

125.00

Michele Reisman

MMS

Make Your Mark 10/6/14-

10/7/14

Long

Branch, NJ

169.00

Nathan Hollis

CHS

Testing the Limits,

NJALC Conference

10/24/14 Princeton,

NJ

195.00

Nina Treitler

S. Mtn Annex

School Health 2014 10/22/14 Edison, NJ 140.00

Paula Miller

SOMS


NJ

218.00

Penny Petchers

C.O.

Behavioral, Social and

Clinical Assessment

10/13/14 Teaneck, NJ 100.00

Philip Stern

C.O.

Affordable Care Act:

Impact on Injury

Settlements

11/19/14 Newark, NJ 374.00

Rebecca

Milligan

Tuscan

The Transformation

Process

10/24/14 Somerset,

NJ

223.00

Rosemary

Jessell

Jefferson

Testing the Limits,

NJALC Conference

10/24/14 Princeton,

NJ

195.00

Sheila Bellini

CHS

NJAE Office

Professionals – Parading

to Success

11/6/14 Smithville,

NJ

50.00

Susan Grierson

C.O.

NAGC Annual Convention &

Exhibition

11/11/14-

11/14/14

Baltimore,

MD

2000.0

0

Kevin Mason

Tuscan

Gifted Education

Conference

11/20/14 New

Brunswick,

NJ

202.00

Donna Grohman

Clinton

12th Annual Coaching

Institute

Literacy Coaching

10/14/14 –

10/19/14

New York,

NY

800.00

Sara Reichel

MMS

NJ Association of School

Librarians 2014 Fall

Conference

10/26/14-

10/27/14

Long

Branch, NJ

159.00

Paula Bethea

SOMS

NJSCA 10/12/14-

10/13/14

Long

Branch, NJ

387.00

3195D. Accepts a grant from New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance

Group in the amount of $31,489.60 to be used for plant safety,

building security, safety equipment and training.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the following budget is increased and the

Superintendent or his designee is authorized to administer it:

20-035-200-890 NJSBAIG $31,489.60

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board President, Superintendent and Board

Secretary be authorized to execute and deliver any necessary contracts and

reports on behalf of the Board.

3195E. Approves an agreement with South Orange Disposal Company of South

Orange, New Jersey, for Recycling Services for the 2014-15 school

year at an annual cost of $11,544. The base amount includes one (1)

pick-up per week at Maplewood Middle School and Clinton, Jefferson,

Marshall, Seth Boyden, South Mountain, South Mountain Annex and

Tuscan elementary schools and the Administration Building.

3195F. Amends resolution 3154P to approve a contract with Schillinger

Educational Consultants of Accord, New York. Schillinger

Educational Consultants will provide two days of consulting

services related to the implementation of Common Core State

Standards for teachers of grades K-5 at a rate of $3,300.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board President, Superintendent and

Board Secretary are authorized to execute and deliver any necessary

contracts and reports on behalf of the Board.

3195G. Accepts State Nonpublic Auxiliary Services (Chapter 192) and

Handicapped Services (Chapter 193) Aid Entitlement Funds for 2014-

2015 for a total amount of $134,211.00 allocated as follows:

NP Auxiliary Services Rate/Pupil Pupils State Aid Allocation

*Compensatory Education $ 995.33 74 $ 66,289.00

*E.S.L. $ 1,015.00 0 $ 0

Transportation $ 0 $ 0

Total Auxiliary Services $ 66,289.00

NP Handicapped Services Rate/Pupil Pupils State Aid

*Initial Exam & Class. $1,326.17 15 $ 18,898.00

*Annual Exam & Class. $ 380.00 29 $ 10,469.00

*Corrective Speech $ 930.00 9 $ 7,952.00

*Supplemental Instruction $ 826.00 39 $ 30,603.00

Total Handicapped Services $ 67,922.00

TOTAL 192/193 Allocation $134,211.00

* Prorated at 95%

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3195H. Approves a tuition agreement with Monmouth County Vocational School

for each district resident student attending Monmouth County

Vocational School for the 2014-15 school year at the following

annual tuition rate:

Regular Education Program $13,100 per year




3195I. Approves the following providers for 2014-15 school year for the

service indicated:

Provider Service Rate

123 ABA, LLC ABA Therapy $100/hr

Livingston, NJ

Michael Duszynski OT $80/hr

Maplewood, NJ

Bergen County Special Assistive Technology Not to exceed

Services School District $790 per evaluation

Rochelle Park, NJ

Behavior Therapy Associates Program Evaluation $280/hour

Somerset, NJ

Education Inc. Hospital Tutoring $49/hr

Plymouth, MA

3195J. Approves an agreement with Developmental FX to provide full day

consultation services at Jefferson School on October 15, 2014 at

the rate of $2,400 for 2 consultants.




3195K. Approve the following providers and fees for residency

investigations and surveillances conducted for the District during

the 2014-15 school year:

Provider Rate

Michael T. Morrison $75/hr

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The Adam Roselli Agency $75/hr

3195L. Approves the following change order to the New Generator at

Columbia High School project:

Contractor Change Order # Amount Time Extension

Manor II Electric, Inc. 2 $0.00 45 days

3195M. Accepts a donation to the Parenting Center in the amount of

$7,000.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the following budget is increased and

the Superintendent or his designee is authorized to administer it:

20-019-200-890 Parenting Center $7,000.00




3195N. Accepts a donation from the Seth Boyden PTA in the amount of $5,500

to be used for the NJPAC Dancing Classrooms program.



20-054-200-890 Seth Boyden School $5,500




3195O. Accepts a donation from the Seth Boyden PTA in the amount of

$69,000 to be used for construction of the Outdoor Learning

Pavilion on the grounds of Seth Boyden School.



20-054-200-890 Seth Boyden School $69,000




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3195P. Appoints:

Andrea Del Guercio as Assistant Board Secretary and authorizes her

to sign checks, notes, drafts, bills of exchange, acceptance,

undertakings, or other orders for the payment of money in the

absence of the Board Secretary, as of November 1, 2014.

Cheryl Schneider as Public Agency Compliance Officer for the school

district.

3195Q. Accepts Federal FY2015 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Consolidated

Entitlement Funds (Grant NCLB490015) in the amount of $605,197 as

follows: Title I $441,960; Title II, Part A - $104,760; Title III

- $24,811 and Title III Immigrant - $33,666 for program activities

from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

Public School

Title I, Part A: Improving Basic

Programs $441,960

Title II, Part A: Teacher/Principal

Training/Recruiting $102,107

Title III, English Language Acquisition/Language

Enhancement $24,811

Title III, Immigrant Funds $33,666

Total Public School

Allocation $602,544

Non-Public School Title I Title II-A Title III

Our Lady of

Sorrows 2,653

Total Non-Public

Allocation 0 2,653 0 $2,653

TOTAL NCLB

ALLOCATION $605,197

3195R. Elects to use the alternate method of compliance in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3(h)4(3)ii, by providing toilet rooms adjacent to

or outside the classroom in lieu of individual toilet rooms for use

by preschool and kindergarten classrooms at Clinton and Seth Boyden

Elementary Schools.

The classroom teacher will monitor student use of the lavatory

facilities, which are immediately adjacent to and within the line

of sight of the kindergarten classroom.

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3195S. Approves Advertising Package 2 for the Superintendent Search

available through Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA Executive

Search Division, ECRA Group, Inc.) of Rosemont, Illinois, at a cost

of $2,500.

Advertising Package 2 includes:

Inclusion in two HYA print ads in their bi-monthly Ed Week ad

Online listing in Ed Week for the length of the Superintendent

Search with Showcase Ad boost

Online listing on the American Association of School Administrators

(AASA) job site for 30 days with the Spotlight and Preferred

upgrades

Links to all major jobs boards

Online listing for state association websites

One print ad in state association newsletters that take print ads

3195T. Approves a tuition agreement with Essex County Vocational Schools

for the 2014-15 school year.

Full Time:

Regular Education $5,911 per student

Special Education $9,104 per student

Shared Time:

Regular Education $2,955.50

Special Education $4,552.00

3195U. Enters into an agreement with Morris-Union Jointure Commission to

provide transportation services as per the attached list for the

2014-15 school year [list on file in Board Secretary’s office].

3195V. Approves participation in an Artist-in-Residence program which

includes the hiring of Kathleen Clayton of Matawan, New Jersey, a

knitter/fiber artist who will lead Seth Boyden’s Recess Knitting

Program at a rate not to exceed $9,000 for the 2014-15 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education acknowledges

that the program requires a $6,000 match provided by the school

district in addition to the $3,000 donation made by the Seth Boyden

PTA.




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3195W. Accepts a grant from the 2014 Carol M. White Physical Education

Program (PEP) in the amount of $488,586 to be used by the

district’s Physical Education Department for the 2014-2015 school

year.



20-460-200-890 PEP $488,586.00




3195X. Accepts a donation of $50 from Mr. William K. Vaughn for the

purchase of Fall Mums to be planted on the grounds of Underhill

Field.

3195Y. Approves the following change order to the Design Scope of the

Water Infiltration Repairs at Columbia High School project:

Contractor Change Order # Amount

EI Associates 1 $2,800.00

3195Z. Approves the services of Northeast Power Dry, All County Sewer and

Drain, Kelin Heating, Temco Service Industries, Inc., Beeline

Mechanical, Inc. and AHERA Consultants, Inc. on a time and material

basis to provide sewer line repair, clean-up and remediation at

South Mountain Annex in response to the emergency/life safety

condition resulting from sewer line damage.

3196. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the New Jersey

Department of Education the Statement of Assurance (NJQSAC) to the

Commissioner of Education in compliance with the provisions of

N.J.A.C. 6A:30-3.2(f)[on file in Board Secretary’s office].

3197. Approves the assignment of the student listed below as a tuition-

free student for the 2014-2015 school year, pursuant to Board Policy

5111 (Admission of Resident/Non-Resident Pupils). Transportation

shall be provided by student’s family to and from Columbia High

School.

Student No. School Grade

52417 CHS 12

3198A. Adopt Policy & Monitoring committee charge for 2014-2015 school

year.

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3198B. Adopt Excellence and Equity Committee charge for 2014 – 2015 school

year.

3198C. Adopt community engagement and outreach committee charge for 2014-

2015 school year.

3198D. Adopt finance, facilities and technology committee charge for the

2014-2015 school year.

ROLL CALL: Motion 3189-3193, 3195-3198 Passed; Yes: 9, No: 0

Motion 3194, Passed. YES: Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Daugherty, Mr.

Eastman, Dr. Gaudelli, Ms. Karriem, Mrs. Lawson-Muhammad,

Ms. Pai, Mrs. Wren-Hardin, Mrs. Wright. NO: none

HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

NONE.

FUTURE MEETINGS – Read by Mrs. Daugherty

The Board of Education will meet at 7:00pm on Monday, October 13, 2014 in

the Superintendent’s Office, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, and will

immediately move to go into closed session. The Board of Education will

return to Public Session at 9:00pm.

MOTION made by Dr. Gaudelli, seconded by Mrs. Wren-Harding that the Board

of Education meet in Executive Session prior to the October 20, 2014

Public Meeting to discuss personnel, legal and Special Education matters,

negotiations and security, the nature of which will be made public at a

future date.

MOTION made by Dr. Gaudelli, seconded by Mrs. Wren-Hardin, that the Board

of Education adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel matters,

the nature of which will be made public at a future date. Motion

unanimously approved at 11:15 p.m.

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Cheryl Schneider, Board Secretary

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